Overview

Known for its academic excellence, Bethel University has an overarching mission of graduating men and women whose academic preparation, spiritual maturity and broad Christian vision give them exceptional potential for leadership and service. Bethel seeks to integrate faith and learning in all of its programs, challenging students to grow academically, socially, and spiritually in a distinctive Christian environment. Bethel has a strong academic program with supportive and expert faculty to prepare students for a successful career or graduate study. Outside the classroom, Bethel offers exciting campus activities, excellent music performance groups, championship varsity and intramural sports, and a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.

Satellite campuses

Anderson Center (Arden Hills)

Online classes also offered

Honors program

Yes

Study abroad programs

Hundreds of off-campus study opportunities are available through the Office of Off-Campus Programs/International Studies. Students may study off campus for a semester, interim, or summer. Programs and courses vary from major-specific studies to general cultural surveys. Bethel-sponsored semester programs include ones in Australia, England, Europe, Guatemala, Spain and South Africa.

Internships/career services

Academic credit can be earned through some departments for off-campus academic internships. The Office of Career Development and Calling offers career planning and placement services including resume and cover letter assistance, vocational assessments, job search advice, practice interviews, career fairs/workshops, and online career resources.

Earning college credit in high school:

View a summary table of what is recognized and accepted as well as how many of those credits can be applied toward your degree.

Transfer criteria (credits, GPA):

28 of the last 35 credits of the 122 required for a degree and at least half of the courses required for the concentration must be taken in Bethel programs. A 2.0 GPA is required.

Transfer process (deadlines and materials)

Rolling admissions. Applications must include essay and contact information for references, high school transcripts (for some applicants), ACT or SAT results (for some applicants) and official transcripts from all colleges attended (different requirements for the nontraditional adult program).

“The friendships I have formed at Bethel will follow me for the rest of my life, both with my peers and my professors. I have developed a wide appreciation and ability through my liberal arts education to learn and adapt quickly, which may be the most valuable academic skill out there.”